Holiday Organizing

Protecting Your Peace In The Bedroom

Yesterday, I was helping a client organize their bedroom.   As we walked into the room, they felt overwhelmed almost immediately. There was a lot to do, the energy felt heavy, and about 20 minutes in [...]

Cross-Training: The Missing Link to Getting Organized

When most people think about getting organized, they think about three things: Getting rid of stuff Buying containers Making systems And, yes, those things matter. But if that’s all you’re doing, it’s no wonder it [...]

Don’t Let Those Returns Steal Your Joy (or Your Money)

We’re in that funny week between the holidays and the new year. It's the time of year when time feels a little fuzzy, the decorations are still up, and half of us can’t remember what [...]

Year-End Decluttering Ritual: How to Start the New Year Clear and Focused

Every December, for as long as I can remember, I do a little ritual. ❄️  I stop. I breathe. And I catch up. Because life moves fast. Between work, family, technology, and just being human, [...]

What Your Room of Doom Might Be Trying to Tell You

In our recent Chaos to Calm class, one of our members, Tricia (names changed to protect the amazingly courageous), did something extraordinary. We were exploring our “Rooms of Doom” …those spaces that feel so heavy, [...]

You Don’t Have to Buy a Thing: A Black Friday Reminder

Black Friday is almost here, and if your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s full of “once-in-a-lifetime” deals. But before you click add to cart, I want to offer another voice. A quieter one. Since [...]

Overcoming Imperfection: How to Stop One Small Clutter Detail from Ruining Your Whole Space

Let's talk about a major block in getting organized. You know when you're organizing something...and it's almost perfect. But then there's one tiny detail that makes your eye twitch every time you look at it? [...]

Feeling Overwhelmed? Don’t Organize Harder—Start Smaller

Beth didn't think organizing her linen closet would change her life. Honestly, neither did I. She had been in the Chaos to Calm Community for awhile now. She was showing up on calls, doing the [...]

Stop Trying to Do It All: The Productivity Power of Planning First

Staring at an endless to-do list, knowing in our bones that there's no way to finish it all. I was working with a client who was essentially doing the job of three people at a [...]

The Last Box of Clutter Is Never Just Junk: Here’s What It’s Really About

There's something about the last box. When I'm helping a client organize their paperwork, it's easy to see progress. We fly through stacks and piles with ease. Systems are clicking, confidence is building, wins are rolling [...]

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